Eleven Challenges in Unifying Reference Data
Unifying the reference data across an enterprise can be a bigger job than expected. This article describes one approach to doing so.
2012-12-20
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Articles
PASS Data Architecture VC presents James Serra on Introduction to Master Data Services
On Thursday August 20th 12PM noon Central, James Serra will discuss how companies can consolidate their enterprise data with the new feature of SQL Server 2012 Master Data Services.
2012-12-20 (first published: 2012-12-18)
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SQL Server 2012 Cluster with TempDB on Local Disk
With the introduction of SQL Server 2012 Microsoft officially supports local disk TempDB in SQL Server cluster configurations. This tip will show you how to configure TempDB on a local disk when installing your SQL Server 2012 cluster.
2012-12-20
2,993 reads
Be Careful Using LiteSpeed Extended Stored Procedures With SQL Agent
It’s uncommon that a SQL Server DBA needs to create a customized backup and restore routine for an application using combination of LiteSpeed extended stored procedures. However, you should be really careful when you are implementing such a solution.
2012-12-19
1,183 reads
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2012-12-19
2,434 reads
Report Builder 3.0: Adding Matrices to Your Reports
It is easy to create a basic matrix in Report Builder. However, it takes some practice in order to format and dispay the matrix exactly how you want it. There are a large number of options available to enhance the matrix and Robert Sheldon provides enough information to get you the point where you can experiment easily.
2012-12-19
3,130 reads
MDX Guide for SQL Folks: Part II - Hierarchies and Functions
Learn everything about MDX by drawing only on your SQL knowledge.
2012-12-18
13,136 reads
Version Control with Integration Services
Thie article focuses on using SSIS to automatically check in the changes that the developers missed for the day into the version control system.
2012-12-18
825 reads
Checking SQL Server Services Owner
Not only is the DBA responsible for the running status of the Services, they are responsible that the Service is running with a proper owner.
2012-12-18
2,334 reads
Win a Collection of SQL and .NET Books. And a Bookshelf
After winning a number of awards for our software, Red Gate is giving away books to 300 people as a celebration.
2012-12-18 (first published: 2012-12-11)
7,193 reads
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QUOTENAME Behavior
I use QUOTENAME() like this in code?
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